Wesley and Luke share a bunch of persimmons in the ratio 5 : 3. If Wesley gives Luke 13 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons. How many persimmons does Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Luke |
| Before |
5 u |
3 u |
| Change |
- 13 |
+ 13 |
| After |
5 u - 13 |
3 u + 13 |
If Wesley gives Luke 13 persimmons from his share, they will have the same number of persimmons.
5 u - 13 = 3 u + 13
5 u - 3 u = 13 + 13
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Number of persimmons that Wesley has
= 5 u
= 5 x 13
= 65
Answer(s): 65
